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As CNN reported yesterday, the nation’s top physicians have stopped appearing on national television for interviews as the White House exerts increased control over communications during the coronavirus pandemic and refocuses its message toward reopening the economy. The White House wants to pivot to talking about the economy, but even if that’s the focus, what […]
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Yesterday jobless claims revealed that 16 million Americans have lost their jobs in 3 weeks while a new study warned that lockdowns shouldn’t be fully lifted until a COVID-19 vaccine is made available–which is still many months away. However as the Washington Post reported, President Trump said yesterday that mass testing for the coronavirus is […]
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Around the world, as people have been asked to stay home and avoid using public transportation, bicycles have begun to soar in popularity. From local bike shops that can’t keep to with demand to cities that have started expanding emergency bikes lanes and bike share programs, people are increasingly relying on bikes to safely maneuver […]
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